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Old 04-20-2012, 02:25 AM   #74 (permalink)
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I'll add that according to my engine's technical manual, EGR is off until the engine reaches a certain temperature. This may be to reduce condensation of exhaust gases on the cold metal elements?
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
EGR can help diesels get better FE by warming them up faster.
Once up to temperature EGR gets cut off.
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